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Dolans runs two solid nights back to back this week: Killian Sundermann takes the Warehouse on Thursday while Jerry Fish brings his new album to Upstairs on Friday.
People's Park hosts Limerick Africa Day on Saturday, free all day. The Makings of a Murderer is at UCH on Thursday evening.
This is our pick of what's on this week. As always for a full event list check out the link at the bottom of the email.
Let's dive in 👇
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Jerry Fish
Friday 22 May · 20:00 · Dolans Upstairs
'Dreaming of Daniel', Jerry Fish's tribute to the late Daniel Johnston, went straight to No 1 on the Independent Albums chart on release and drew a 9/10 from Hot Press. MayKay of Fight Like Apes features on both the record and the live show. Friday night at Dolans Upstairs covers the new album alongside a run through the greatest hits. Jerry Fish live is always music, theatre, and carnival in roughly equal measure, and Dolans Upstairs is the right room for it.
Killian Sundermann: Killian Dollar Baby
Thursday 21 May · 19:30 · Dolans Warehouse
Killian Sundermann sold out Edinburgh and a full UK and Ireland run in 2025. Killian Dollar Baby is his follow-up, from one of the biggest names in Irish sketch comedy with a devoted online following and a proven live show. Dolans Warehouse is the right scale for a performer who fills rooms this confidently.
The Makings of a Murderer: The Undercover Detective
Thursday 21 May · University Concert Hall
Peter Bleksley spent years working undercover in murder investigations for UK law enforcement and built a career telling those stories live on stage. Theatre-style performance rather than a podcast; UCH is a proper venue for it.
Film and Animation Showcase
Wednesday 20 May · 18:00 · Belltable
Student films and animations from the College of FET in Limerick, free to attend. The kind of evening that turns up genuine surprises. Head along to support local creativity
Atlantic Edge: Tide, Time & Place
From Thursday 21 May · Limerick Museum
Una Heaton's new exhibition opens at Limerick Museum this Thursday, drawing on the Atlantic coastline through painting and printmaking. Free to visit throughout the run.
Limerick Africa Day 2026
Saturday 23 May · 12:00 · People's Park
Africa Day returns to People's Park with live performances, sports, activities, and food from across the continent. Free all day and open to all ages. Always a fun experience!
Dance Club for Kids (Ages 3–4)
Saturday 23 May · 11:00 · Dance Limerick Studio
Parent-accompanied movement class for small children at Dance Limerick. A good Saturday morning family option before Africa Day in the afternoon.
The Magic of the Beatles
Monday 25 May · University Concert Hall
Beatles tribute at UCH on Monday evening, covering the full catalogue. The UCH has the acoustics to do justice to this kind of production.
Pint of Science: Big Moves Tiny Molecules
Tuesday 19 May · 19:00 · JJ Bowles
Molecular biology explained in a pub, as part of the international Pint of Science festival. Accessible, no background required, and JJ Bowles is a decent venue for it.
For a full overview of all events on this week in Limerick check out our event listings page
UNTIL NEXT WEEK
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